Argentina joined the United States as the only nations declining to endorse the G20 Leaders' Summit declaration in Johannesburg, with Foreign Minister Pablo Quirno citing disagreements over Middle East conflict language. The diplomat referenced a recent UN Security Council resolution demanding a Gaza ceasefire while affirming his country would maintain its cooperative relationship with the group despite reservations about geopolitical passages in the text.
South African officials adopted the 122-point document early after securing consensus from other members, despite Washington's complete boycott under President Donald Trump. The final statement emphasized debt relief for developing economies, climate resilience measures, and African development priorities through 2030. Host President Cyril Ramaphosa celebrated the outcome as proof that multilateral cooperation remains viable.
Argentine leader Javier Milei, who attended bilateral sessions but skipped the endorsement, aligned with Trump's political positions throughout the summit. The gathering marked Africa's first time chairing the forum, which represents major economies plus the European Union and the African Union.
South African officials adopted the 122-point document early after securing consensus from other members, despite Washington's complete boycott under President Donald Trump. The final statement emphasized debt relief for developing economies, climate resilience measures, and African development priorities through 2030. Host President Cyril Ramaphosa celebrated the outcome as proof that multilateral cooperation remains viable.
Argentine leader Javier Milei, who attended bilateral sessions but skipped the endorsement, aligned with Trump's political positions throughout the summit. The gathering marked Africa's first time chairing the forum, which represents major economies plus the European Union and the African Union.
